Community First! Village of Lights
Community First! Village • Austin, TX
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📅 Dates
December 5 & 6, December 12 & 13, 2025
Hours: 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
💰 Cost
Free family event (RSVP required)
All ages
🎯 Best For
Families, those who want to support a great cause
♿ Accessibility
Handicap parking available at Community First! Village main lot (no shuttle needed)
🅿️ Parking
Park at Travis County Expo Center (off Decker Lake Road, Gate #3). Shuttle buses run 5:30-9:00 PM to and from the Village.
Tip: Use Gate #3, NOT the main entrance to the Expo Center
🐕 Pets
No pets allowed due to crowded event and shuttle restrictions
🍽️ Food & Drink
Food and drinks available for purchase
This FREE family event features thousands of lights choreographed to holiday music, making Community First! Village the perfect place to celebrate the joy of the season! The event highlights this affordable housing community for people exiting chronic homelessness.
🌟 What You'll Experience
- Thousands of lights choreographed to holiday music
- Holiday Market with unique, handcrafted gifts by Village artists
- Food and drinks available for purchase
- Classic Christmas movies in the Community Cinema
- Santa visits
- Shuttle service from parking area
- Support a great cause - affordable housing community
💡 Pro Tips
- RSVP required - check website for registration
- Arrive at Expo Center parking and take the shuttle
- This is a wonderful way to support an amazing cause while enjoying lights
- Bring cash for the Holiday Market and food vendors
- Public restrooms available at the Village
- Event features unique handcrafted gifts by Village residents
❓ Frequently Asked Questions ❓
❓ What's special about Community First! Village of Lights?
Community First! Village of Lights is unique because it supports an incredible cause—the village provides permanent housing for people exiting chronic homelessness. The light display features over 250,000 lights choreographed to music, plus a holiday market with handcrafted gifts made by local artists. You get to enjoy beautiful lights while supporting a community that's changing lives.